Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Tender chicken cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a touch of sweetness. This Easy Teriyaki Chicken is quick, delicious, and perfect served over rice or noodles for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts if preferred
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp oil vegetable or sesame
For the Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium is great
- 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger or ½ tsp ground
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry for thickening
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat dry, season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sear it: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 4–5 mins per side until golden and cooked through.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Simmer: Pour sauce into the pan and let it bubble gently.
- Thicken: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and let the sauce thicken and glaze the chicken.
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Notes
- Use thighs for extra juicy, flavorful chicken.
- Double the sauce if you like extra to pour over rice or noodles.
- Let it rest before slicing that keeps the juices inside